Thailand Live Sunday 08 Sep 2013

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DEMONSTRATION
South rubber growers ready to accept govt's price offer
The Sunday Nation

A parliamentarian takes a photo of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, seated right, during yesterday

BANGKOK: -- Offer of Bt90 a kilo enough for some, but others still plan September 14 rally

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666375-south-rubber-growers-ready-to-accept-govts-price-offer/

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RIGHTS OF WOMEN
Judges, experts discuss integration of women's rights
Pravit Rojanaphruk
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- There is a possibility that the so-called "battered wife syndrome" can be considered as evidence to possibly mitigate criminal action against women who end up killing their spouse after being repeatedly subjected to physical or emotional abuse.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666377-judges-experts-discuss-integration-of-womens-rights/

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SPECIAL REPORT
Plenty of talk, but very little unity
Attayuth Bootsripoom
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Moves to reform the political divide are seen as ill-fated because of insincerity and different ideas on what to do

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666378-plenty-of-talk-but-very-little-unity/

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HEALTH
Isaan network hailed as model for faster cancer treatment
Wanwisa Putnak
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has joined forces with the Public Health Ministry to develop a network for cancer patients' care to boost access to treatment by cutting waiting time for radiation and chemotherapy.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666379-isaan-network-hailed-as-model-for-faster-cancer-treatment/

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GREEN ENERGY
Thai firms at forefront of microalgae research
Watchiranont Thongtep
The Nation

A researcher tests marine algae at the CSIRO laboratory.

BANGKOK: -- PTT, Bangchak Petroleum among firms investing in promising field of marine algae as feedstock for biofuel production

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666380-thai-firms-at-forefront-of-microalgae-research/

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PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Making war on corruption
Hataikarn Treesuwan
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- As he hangs up his anti-graft hat and prepares for retirement, Klanarong Chanthick muses on his career and life after the NACC

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666382-making-war-on-corruption/

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TRAIN SERVICE
Another train accident in Thon Buri
The Nation

SRT governor Prapat Chongsanguan, in white T-shirt, inspects the scene

THON BURI: -- A short-haul train encountered an accident at the Taladphu train station Saturday morning, injuring two persons.

Police and State Railway of Thailand governor Prapat Chongsanguan were at the station at 11.30am. The injured were taken to Samitivej Hospital Thonburi.

The third of four carriages of Train No. 4322 (Mahachai-Wong Wian Yai) hit the station roof. Train driver Jaru Kanchanaphan attributed the accident to the sinking of the rail track. The third carriage bounced and hit the roof.

Prapat said he would rush on tackling the problem that hurt the public train service. A number of train-related accidents have been reported this year.

He also promised that the SRT would take responsibility for the medical expenses for the injured.

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SPECIAL REPORT
Experts suggest greater local use of rubber to increase demand
Thanapat Kitjakosol
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- Apart from the rejection of the price-intervention demanded by rubber farmers, several other measures have not been adopted to solve the current situation to deal with the drop in rubber prices, leading to extensive protests at several locations in the South, a recent roundtable seminar held by Nation Multimedia Group heard from experts.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666384-experts-suggest-greater-local-use-of-rubber-to-increase-demand/

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House-Senate meeting adjourns for lack of quorum
Praphan Jindalertudomdee,
Khanittha Thepphajorn
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- A joint House-Senate meeting was adjourned yesterday due to the lack of a quorum with only 319 out of 649 MPs and senators turning up in the chamber.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666385-house-senate-meeting-adjourns-for-lack-of-quorum/

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RT@RichardBarrow: PM admits to exports slowdown (Bangkok Post)

RT@RichardBarrow: More than 23,000 complaints against drivers on taxi consumer hotline (Bangkok Post)

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RT@RichardBarrow: #Bangkok Weather for Sunday: Very cloudy with 80% chance of rain. Maximum temperature 24-33°C.

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2 Teenagers Arrested For Murdering An Elderly American Man


2 teenagers were arrested for allegedly murdering an Elderly American. The Director of Pattaya Police station tried to cover up the news story as he feared that it would cause negativity to Pattaya’s tourism..

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa....y-american-man/

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Tokyo to host 2020 Olympic Games

Tokyo has been chosen by the International Olympic Committee to host the 2020 Summer Games.

In voting Saturday in Buenos Aires, the committee picked Tokyo over the two other contenders, Madrid and Istanbul.

The announcement came at 5:20 a.m. Tokyo time, but a large crowd watching on an outdoor video screen burst into cheers.

Tokyo previously hosted the Summer Games in 1964.

-- The Nation 2013-09-08

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Abbot wins in Australia's election, becoming new PM

Tony Abbott has declared victory in Australia’s general election after defeating prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Abbott, the British-born leader of the Liberal Party-led coalition opposition has ended six years of Labor rule.

In his victory speech he said: "I can inform you that the government of Australia has changed. For just the seventh time in 60 years the government of Australia has changed. "I declare that Australia is under new management and is once again open for business.

-- The Nation 2013-09-08

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Phuket Opinion: Relegate jet-ski dangers to the past
Phuket Gazette - Sunday, September 8, 2013 8:18:00 AM

How times have changed - from a phasing out of all jet-skis in Phuket launched in 2004 to the number nearly doubling by 2013. Image: Gazette Graphics

PHUKET: It is time that the provincial government consider phasing out the jet-ski rental industry that has brought so much ill-repute to the island.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666391-phuket-opinion-relegate-jet-ski-dangers-to-the-past/

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Final results hand Cambodian ruling party poll win
by Suy SE

PHNOM PENH, September 8, 2013 (AFP) - Cambodia's election committee on Sunday handed victory in hotly disputed polls to the ruling party of Prime Minister Hun Sen, prompting a defiant opposition to vow further protests over allegations of widespread poll fraud.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666399-final-results-hand-cambodian-ruling-party-poll-win/

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PM leaves for European trip including Switzerland, Italy, Vatican, Montenegro, intending to boost trade, investment /MCOT

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Warathep readies officials for new season of rice pledging program

BANGKOK, 7 September 2013 (NNT) – The Deputy Agriculture Minister has met with rice pledging program related officials to provide a policy guideline regarding the upcoming 2013/2014 rice scheme.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666433-warathep-readies-officials-for-new-season-of-rice-pledging-program/

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Hajj pilgrims begin journey to Mecca

BANGKOK, 7 September 2013 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok saw off Hajj pilgrims in Narathiwat as they began their journey to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok went to Narathiwat to see off Hajj pilgrims who were traveling to Mecca. The Ministry of Transport provided flights to help the 473 Hajj pilgrims get to Saudi Arabia for the annual gathering.

The government also provided influenza vaccines for the pilgrims to be physically ready for the lifetime journey.

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. This pillar is obligatory for every Muslim, male or female who are physically and financially able to make the Hajj once in their lifetime. Hajj is an ultimate form of worship as it involves the spirit of all the other rituals and demands of great sacrifice.

-- NNT 2013-09-08

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Commerce Ministry confirms China will buy 1.2 million tonnes of Thai rice, 200,000 tonnes of rubber /MCOT

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PM Yingluck leaves on European trips

By English News

BANGKOK, Sept 8 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra left Bangkok today on an official trip to several European countries intending to enhance bilateral relations and boost trade and investment.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666436-pm-yingluck-leaves-on-european-trips/

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Pheu Thai still No.1: Poll

BANGKOK: -- Pheu Thai Party would win the majority votes if a national election takes place now, according to the Assumption University Poll.

The poll, conducted in 17 provinces during August 30-September 7, showed that 44.6 per cent of the 2,119 respondents would vote for Pheu Thai, against 22.9 per cent favouring Democrat Party.

-- The Nation 2013-09-08

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RT@CoconutsBangkok: Happening now: The 'Shabu Lympics' eating contest finals at Central Lat Phrao #bangkok #thailand @… instagram.com/p/d_Nl8VFXsL/

RT@CoconutsBangkok We might have the first female winner this year! This woman has impressively eaten up more than 110… instagram.com/p/d_Pi0uFXuB/

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POLITICS
Majority dissatisfied with politicians: Poll
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Most politicians have failed to learn the real problems of people in rural areas, according to the Assumption University Poll.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666445-majority-dissatisfied-with-politicians-poll/

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Phuket beach safety hits tide of resistance
Phuket Gazette -

PHUKET: A move by the Phuket Marine Office to enforce a 5-knot speed limit for all boats in Phuket is meeting strong resistance from parasail operators at Patong Beach.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666446-phuket-beach-safety-hits-tide-of-resistance/

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Lower tariffs on some luxury products

BANGKOK: -- The Finance Ministry is considering lowering the import tariffs on some luxury items, to promote the country's tourism.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666448-lower-tariffs-on-some-luxury-products/

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Justice held up in South, study finds

HAT YAI: Lengthy criminal justice processes, heavy workloads of police investigators and prosecutors and a lack of experienced officials have deprived far South residents of access to justice, an Office of the Attorney General (OAG) report says.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666454-justice-held-up-in-south-study-finds/

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Human skull found on Koh Chang may be missing Briton


Photo: helpfindpaul.com

KOH CHANG: A human skull and bones were found on Koh Chang on Saturday evening.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666459-human-skull-found-on-koh-chang-may-be-missing-briton/

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Australian Horse Racing Gamblers caught at Pattaya Bar

PATTAYA:--In a joint operation involving Pattaya Police and the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) Eastern Branch, a raid took place of a Pattaya Bar which was suspected of showing Australian Horse Racing and those in attendance were allowed to place bets with the Bar Owner.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/666460-australian-horse-racing-gamblers-caught-at-pattaya-bar/

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Finance Ministry eyes reducing taxes for brand name products from 30% to 5% to promote Thailand as 'Shopping Paradise' /MCOT